interconnected

adjective

in·​ter·​con·​nect·​ed ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-təd How to pronounce interconnected (audio)
1
: mutually joined or related
interconnected highways
interconnected political issues
2
: having internal connections between the parts or elements
interconnectedness noun

Examples of interconnected in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The film — a sequel to 2019's Captain Marvel, which opened to $153 million back in 2019 — made the most of any film released over the weekend, but its $47 million-grossed pales in comparison to the 32 other films Marvel Studios has released within its interconnected universe since 2008's Iron Man. Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023 Several European investigations shed light on the global and interconnected nature of ISIS finances, according to a United Nations report in January, which identified Turkey as a logistical hub for ISIS-K operations in Europe. Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024 Together, Helen and Sam set off on a mission to investigate who killed Jason and why, leading them to uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy linking the murky London underworld to a looming geopolitical crisis. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024 This platform enables users to scale up development duties and create a wealth of collaborative and interconnected projects. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 7 Mar. 2024 One of those most popular parks is Central Park, which features 13 miles of interconnected, multi-use trails, TheTravel reports. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024 Moreover, the co-model fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, essential in today's diverse and interconnected world. Dean Debiase, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Since Disney acquired Fox in 2019, MCU fans have been clamoring for the X-Men to join the interconnected universe with Captain America, Thor and Spider-Man. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024 What is new, however, is the emergence of great-power rivalry in a highly interconnected world. Jami Miscik, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of interconnected was in 1865

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“Interconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconnected. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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